It's never too early to become an at-home chef extraordinaire according to this week's V.I.P. Guest Chef Ed Covino! This is great news to Young Podcast Host Cristina Areu (and show researcher/co-host/sister Sofia Areu), who lacked the confidence to make a lasagna or Pasta Alfredo from scratch.
Not only does Chef Covino, Bes'Dam Soup founder, inspire these two young hosts and all aspiring cooks (look out Food Network!), he reminds us that mistakes in the kitchen do happen. And that's ok!
Does this mean the kids are cooking up Thanksgiving meals this year? Ummmm. Yeah, it does!
In this pre-Halloween spectacular, the Areu sisters get "Chongalicious" — with fashion, music, and comedy. For obvious reasons, Host Cristina Areu and Co-host/Researcher/Sister Sofia Areu easily become immersed in this week's topic.
The history of the Chonga Movement, dating as far back as 1988, is broken down through makeup and "chunky" jewelry tips, exciting news of La Rosalia's recent "Chongafied" viral moment, ... and a grand finale compliments of The Chonga Girls (Comedians Laura Di Lorenzo and Mimi Davila!).
The best part: the Chonga movement is coming to you! (The Chonga Girls are on tour right now ... proving that this fun 305-area-code tradition is taking over the planet! Maybe.).
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In this episode, Podcast Host Cristina Areu asks Co-Host Sister/Researcher Sofia Areu to step away from her weekly research for an update on all things cuddly. The information gathered on sassy kitties and “angry” rescue bulldogs is overwhelming and adorable! See and hear for yourself as these podcast sisters help rescue furry friends from New York to Florida to Clarita in Mexico!
Hurricane Ian updates from these Miami muchachas also includes kitties and bilingual dancing for great causes! ¡Ándale!
Without any further delay, the big surprise is here: the youngest podcasters we know, Host Cristina and Co-host/Sister/Researcher Sofia, announce that they are now officially cover girls!
Just like that, the Areu sisters step out of their comfort zone and get comfortable at a magazine cover photo shoot that took a village and months of planning. They did their "thing" off the runway! (Thanks, RuPaul!)
VIP Hair and Makeup Artist Rose Lionetti provides great hair and makeup advice to all while helping the Areu sisters grace the 21st Anniversary issue of CATALINA magazine ... with confidence!
Getting in the zone to create a cover-worthy "rock and roll" looked easy thanks to previous CATALINA VIPs, the right soundtrack, ... bombshell pink lipstick and black eyeliner. Ready to Sashay and Shante? Let's "Work it, girl!"
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Plus: there's a special melody the Areu sisters found at the Library of Congress for you! From Elvis!
Online: follow the verified ElvisPresley account and ElvisPresleyMovie accounts! Cristina Areu and Sofia V Areu are on Twitter and Instagram (responsibly) too!!!
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In every episode of “CATALINA Stars ⭐️,” young Latina journalist Cristina Areu interviews the next generation of Latinx VIPs you know and love! What’s their world like? What advice do they have for other kids reaching for the stars? And do they have to do their homework too? CATALINA magazine’s youngest staffer, gets up close and personal for answers and inspiration. By Latinx kids for Latinx kids, join Cristina behind the scenes every week on this one-of-a-kind BTS podcast.